FY 2016 Appropriation

The Public Affairs program assists the department in understanding the needs of its customers and educates the public regarding the DNR's efforts. It coordinates the production of written materials, department communications, and news media relations, including acting as a liaison between the Legislature and DNR.

Funding History
Appropriation Overview

During the 2015 General Session, the Legislature appropriated for Fiscal Year 2016, $208,900 from all sources for Public Affairs. This is a 4.1 percent increase from Fiscal Year 2015 revised estimated amounts from all sources. The total includes $208,900 from the General/Education Funds, an increase of 4.1 percent from revised Fiscal Year 2015 estimates.

Intent Language

HB0003: Item 98

Under the terms of 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the Legislature intends that appropriations provided for DNR Administration in Item 1, Chapter 5, Laws of Utah 2014, shall not lapse at the close of FY 2015. Expenditures of these funds are limited to: Capital Projects $25,000; Operating Budget Items $200,000.


SB0002: Item 145

The Legislature intends that the Department of Natural Resources work with the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst to identify ways to better optimize the resources of its financial operations and report to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee by November 30, 2015.


SB0002: Item 145

The Legislature intends that the Department of Natural Resources transfer $50,000 to the Bear Lake Commission to be expended only as a one-to-one match with funds from the State of Idaho.


SB0002: Item 145

The Legislature intends that the Department of Natural Resources continue to facilitate and staff the Executive Water Task Force.


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